Acquisition of Lands (30 Ex II 2 v3)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published G.O.Ms.No. 8, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I.), dated 25th January 2011, and G.O.Ms.No. 9, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I.), dated 25th January 2011, in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary to acquire specified lands in Alandur Village, Alandur Town and Ekkaduthangal Town, Chennai District, for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The notifications authorize Special Tahsildars of Chennai Metro Rail Limited to act for land acquisition, appoint them to perform the Collector's functions, and state that because of urgency, Section 5A will not apply.
What this gazette notification does
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department issued G.O.Ms.No. 8, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I.), dated 25th January 2011, and G.O.Ms.No. 9, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I.), dated 25th January 2011, to acquire listed lands for the implementation of the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Both notifications say the Government of Tamil Nadu considers the scheduled lands necessary for a public purpose. They also say immediate possession is required.
Who it affects
This gazette matters to owners, registered holders and occupiers of the specific survey numbers listed in:
- Alandur Village, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk, Chennai District
- Alandur Town, Block-4, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk, Chennai District
- Ekkaduthangal Town, Block-3, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk, Chennai District
The registered holders named in the schedules include:
- M/s. Ashok Matches and Timbers Industries
- M/s. Empee Hotels Private Ltd.
- Srinivasan
- M/s. ABN Estates Housing Private Ltd.
- M/s. True Value Homes India Private Ltd.
- K. Lakshmanan
- Ismail, Sheik Ibrahim and Sheik Mohammed Yusaf
- M/s. Empee International Hotels and Resorts Ltd.
- Chithralekha
Key legal effect
The notifications state that notice is given under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for the lands described in the schedules. They further direct acquisition under the urgency provision for immediate possession.
They also do three practical things:
- authorize the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-I, in G.O.Ms.No. 8, and the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-II, in G.O.Ms.No. 9, along with staff and workmen, to exercise the relevant powers
- appoint those Special Tahsildars to perform the functions of the Collector under the Act
- direct that Section 5A will not apply because of the urgency of the case
Land covered in the schedules
The schedules identify each property by town or village, block number, town survey number, registered holder, land classification, boundaries and extent.
The first notification includes land in Alandur Village and Alandur Town. The second notification includes land in Alandur and Ekkaduthangal Towns. The printed totals shown include:
- Total in Alandur Town, 588.00 square feet
- Total in Ekkaduthangal Town, 506.0 square meters, or 5446.72 square feet
- Grand Total, 6034.72 square feet
What a property buyer or owner should check
If your property matches any listed town survey number, new survey number, registered holder name or boundary description, this gazette indicates that the land was notified for acquisition for Chennai Metro Rail. A buyer or owner should compare the schedule details carefully with title and survey records.
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Common questions
Is this notification about Chennai Metro Rail land acquisition?
Yes. Both G.O.Ms.No. 8, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I.), dated 25th January 2011, and G.O.Ms.No. 9, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I.), dated 25th January 2011, say the listed lands are needed for the implementation of the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Which places are covered by these notifications?
The schedules cover lands in Alandur Village, Alandur Town and Ekkaduthangal Town, all in Mambalam-Guindy Taluk, Chennai District.
Was the normal objection process under Section 5A kept open?
No. Both notifications state that, in view of the urgency of the case, the provisions of Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 shall not apply.
Who was authorized to carry out the acquisition work?
The Government of Tamil Nadu authorized the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-I under G.O.Ms.No. 8, and the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-II under G.O.Ms.No. 9, along with their staff and workmen. The notifications also appoint those Special Tahsildars to perform the functions of the Collector under the Act.
